Need a fast and healthy dinner option? With this easy Oven Roasted Mackerel recipe you’ll have an elegant fish dinner in less than an hour. Here, the velvety, sweet-tasting fish are covered with a fragrant homemade cilantro pesto and then roasted in the oven until tender and flaky.
The cilantro pesto is fantastic and really makes the dish. It’s easy to whip up in just 2 minutes with fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground coriander, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. If you have time to marinate the mackerel for 30 minutes, the fish will be more flavorful, but even 10 minutes will do the trick. If you want to brown the fish skin further, place the pan under the broiler for a minute at the end of cooking. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and your side of choice. Enjoy!
To make the Oven Roasted Mackerel, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 450 °F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, add 1 bunch cilantro, 6 garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt or pink salt to taste. Pulse a few times until almost smooth.
Using a sharp knife, score the fish through the skin and flesh on both sides. Pat the fish dry inside and out with a paper towel.
Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet. Rub the cilantro pesto all over the fish, into the slits, and inside the cavity.
Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, then broil for a minute.
Serve hot with a drizzle of lemon juice and your side of choice.
Making fish for dinner isn’t hard with this easy recipe for Oven Roasted Mackerel. Dabbed with vibrant homemade cilantro pesto, it’s a richly flavored and delicious fish without the hassle. Did you make this recipe? We'd love to see! Tag us on Instagram @cookmerecipes and use the hashtag #cookmerecipes. We'll reshare our favorites.
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